Job by Bayer CropScience Ethiopia Plc

Job Description

Bayer is a research-based, growth-orientated global enterprise with core competencies in the fields of Life Sciences. Our products and services are designed to benefit people and improve their quality of life. In order to support the establishment of our new Vegetable Seeds Operations in Ethiopia, we are looking for an experienced and motivated candidate for the position of:-

Field Agronomist (Ref: 2017/HR/VS-001)

Reporting to the Area Production Specialist, the Field Agronomist for Seed Production will be responsible within specified area and crop(s) to manage, monitor and provide advice relating to the specific agricultural aspects of the vegetable seed production to the external growers in order to meet the production plan, providing a consistent supply of high quality commercial or stock seed and ensure the long term profitability success of the organization.

MAJOR TASKS OF THE POSITION

In charge of Execution of the Production Order and Crop Management.

Advises growers on proper management practices in order to meet the production demand.

Assist, advise and supervise in the planting, spraying and harvesting of contracted and company seed production in order to apply and maintain best practice procedures.

Supervise rogueing crews and maintain log of off types removed for proper history and QA data.

Apply and monitor company standards: i.e., isolation, pest control seed purity, germination, disease, pollination and weed control in order to assure seed quality standards.

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